Thursday, June 19, 2008

Community Service Opportunity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2008
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Konfrst, 515-242-3146

Call-in Programs on IPTV Thursday and Friday Address Disaster Recovery Questions
Live Iowa Public Television broadcasts feature disaster recovery efforts with opportunities for viewer calls and email questions
(Johnston, Iowa) – To help Iowans recovering from the devastating natural disasters affecting the state, Iowa Public Television will offer two call-in programs this week. On Thursday, The Iowa Journal will expand to a live, one-hour broadcast featuring experts in home repair, disaster aid, mental health, and more. These professionals will provide practical advice for Iowans, and will take questions from viewers during the broadcast. The Iowa Journal: Disaster Recovery Call-In will air at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 19.
Then on Friday, Market to Market will present an extra 30-minute program following the regular broadcast. This live broadcast, Market to Market: Disaster Recovery Call-In, will air at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20, and will feature experts in agricultural issues facing Iowans answering phone and email questions.
Viewers interested in submitting questions can email them to disaster08@iptv.org any time. During the broadcasts, viewers can call (866) 282-2846.
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Mary Bracken Mary Bracken Outreach & Communications Iowa Public Television 515.242.3124 mary.bracken@iptv.org
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